The Watchlist – Simon Mignolet
Filed under: The Watchlist - Posted by: Paul
Top scoring keeper in the Fantasy Premier League (FPL) standings with 103 points, Simon Mignolet is afforded further opportunity to boost his tally over the next few matches. A run of games which sees Sunderland square up to West Brom, Fulham, QPR and Norwich all hold plenty appeal before the schedule turns nasty for Martin O’Neill’s side in Gameweek 31:
The Belgian heads to the Hawthorns on Saturday on the back of a run of games which has harvested 43 points in his previous nine matches; just under five points per game. While this has included four clean sheets – against Southampton, City, West Ham and Swansea – Mignolet’s save points have also been crucial to his Fantasy prospects. So far, he has made 105 saves, eight more than any other keeper, and has picked up three points against Spurs and Liverpool and four points against Arsenal over the previous nine, despite conceding in each of those fixtures. As a result, he sits six points ahead of Joe Hart in the standings, despite registering two clean sheets less (nine to 11) than the City stopper.
Mignolet’s propensity to pick up save points is crucial to his appeal over alternative Sunderland assets. With regular full-backs Craig Gardner and Danny Rose both classified as midfielders in FPL, the choice is pretty limited – John O’Shea has chipped in with a goal and pair of assists this season but remains almost 30 points behind his keeper. Carlos Cuellar, at 4.4, is a cut-price option but continues to be plagued with a hamstring injury – he was an unused sub against Arsenal last time out, with O’Neill clearly keen to ease him back to action. This leaves Titus Bramble as an alternative but with new boy Kader Mangane building up match fitness, too many question marks currently hang over the centre-half positions, boosting Mignolet’s appeal further.
Coming in at 5.4 in FPL and just 4.4 in the Sky Sports game, Mignolet’s heroics suggest he could be utilised as a one-stop keeper option from here on in, though he could also offer a superb rotation partner with Newcastle’s Tim Krul. Such a scenario would present us with a superb run of home games (SOT, FUL, STO, NOR, MUN, FUL, SUN) over the next seven Gameweeks for those with budget to spare.
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February 20 at 1:16 pm
weeurquahrt says:
So what games are defo on week29 then I can work from there.
February 20 at 1:18 pm
Kostja says:
there was an article a few articles back, check it out
February 20 at 1:17 pm
Coondog09 says:
Hey folks, im in the top 700 and 105th in ireland but im really struggling now with an average team compared to the guy who is leading me after just playing his WC.
I have michu, suarez and jose in my team after the dgwk and have no idea what to do, i dont think I can afford the option of playing them all on my bench as I need the points desperatley. Most of you would probably say mich out but for who?
My team is bunn fed – jose zab clyne and demel – mata michu walcott fellaini sissoko- vp lambert suarez
Begging for any advice on changes please?
February 20 at 1:25 pm
J'accuseunreal, J'accuse! - Click my link for a scoutcast/Full Jonty teaser! says:
I don’t see how this is an average team? Apart from demel there is barely anyone that I’d consider a frustrating player to own.
February 20 at 1:28 pm
"1MATA"-I BLEED BLUE! says:
+1.
February 20 at 1:34 pm
Coondog09 says:
Sorry that is fair enuf, its just I always seem to do well to this part of the season then take a big fall, Is it stupid to get rid of suarez? Was thinking of bale and ba/cisse for suarez and michu?
February 21 at 12:39 am
axis108 says:
Why is everyone sticking for Ba?
February 20 at 1:25 pm
TheSportsGuy - I take hits, therefor i am says:
michu and jose out, for bale and wilson.
February 20 at 1:35 pm
Coondog09 says:
Sorry that is fair enuf, its just I always seem to do well to this part of the season then take a big fall, Is it stupid to get rid of suarez? Was thinking of bale and ba/cisse for suarez and michu?
February 20 at 1:18 pm
Tortilla.Curtain says:
UCL question:
I’m thinking I should change my captain from Lucho at 4 points to one of the following:
A. Messi
B. Yilmaz
C. Sneijder
Any thought on who to pick?
February 20 at 1:22 pm
iCon says:
I’m going with Ibra myself!
But as you’re not nearly as cool as me, i’d go for A or B if you’re looking to take a punt
February 20 at 1:23 pm
CABAYE4 says:
Got to be A
February 20 at 1:26 pm
Tortilla.Curtain says:
Yeah, Messi seemed the obvious choice, but wasn’t sold on an away game at Milan.
February 20 at 1:18 pm
TheSportsGuy - I take hits, therefor i am says:
members cup results/draw for next round? any ETA on that? might change my transfer based on that…
February 20 at 1:19 pm
Daniel - U don't know what u r doing!!! Rafa out!!! says:
thanks man,. I need to check how I was in there,. I remember he didn’t have bale
February 20 at 1:18 pm
Daniel - U don't know what u r doing!!! Rafa out!!! says:
Please tell me Arsenal weakness and gags. I am in middle of debate with friend of mine . Why they won’t be top 4 and all there / Wenger bad decisions throw the yeears
February 20 at 1:21 pm
"1MATA"-I BLEED BLUE! says:
Selling club,no ambition!
February 20 at 1:23 pm
Daniel - U don't know what u r doing!!! Rafa out!!! says:
good for a start
February 20 at 1:23 pm
Daniel - U don't know what u r doing!!! Rafa out!!! says:
thanks that made the effect. more moreeeee give me moreeeeeee pleaseeeeeeee
February 20 at 1:26 pm
"1MATA"-I BLEED BLUE! says:
Average players, defense is a shamble.
February 20 at 1:35 pm
Daniel - U don't know what u r doing!!! Rafa out!!! says:
thanks he is gone I think I already won it
February 20 at 1:44 pm
"1MATA"-I BLEED BLUE! says:
February 20 at 1:19 pm
"1MATA"-I BLEED BLUE! says:
I m targeting Top 100 bt with No Wildcard,seems ambitious!
February 20 at 1:23 pm
Back on the horse says:
shoot for the moon
February 20 at 1:23 pm
Camzy says:
You can do it no problem.
Stick to the forum, play safe with captain, you’ll make it.
February 20 at 1:25 pm
"1MATA"-I BLEED BLUE! says:
Cheers!
Captaining RVP this week?
February 20 at 1:27 pm
Camzy says:
No. I’m going with Walcott. Although I flipflop a lot.
February 20 at 1:20 pm
snowman says:
Guys which is better
Enrique>Evans Suarez> Aguero
Or
Fabio>Evans & Surez> Giroud/Cisse
February 20 at 1:22 pm
"1MATA"-I BLEED BLUE! says:
B & Cisse if u have Walcott already!
February 20 at 1:22 pm
Camzy says:
Go for Aguero.
February 20 at 1:28 pm
Daniel - U don't know what u r doing!!! Rafa out!!! says:
aguero pukeeee naaahhh
February 20 at 1:29 pm
Camzy says:
Between Giroud and Cisse. Eh.
February 20 at 1:31 pm
Camzy says:
I’m keeping Suarez. Reckon he’s still the second best striker choice in the league even with the blank this week. People who sell him will regret it in a few weeks – I hope!
February 20 at 1:21 pm
Daniel - U don't know what u r doing!!! Rafa out!!! says:
Please link to the members cup
February 20 at 1:21 pm
Daniel - U don't know what u r doing!!! Rafa out!!! says:
http://www.fantasyfootballscou.....ound-draw/
founded myself. thanks anyway
February 20 at 1:22 pm
Daniel - U don't know what u r doing!!! Rafa out!!! says:
yeahhhhhhhhhhhhhhh i am innnnnn finally good news !!!!!!!!
February 20 at 1:24 pm
Back on the horse says:
and so the breakdown continues…
February 20 at 1:27 pm
Daniel - U don't know what u r doing!!! Rafa out!!! says:
u mean breakup no? hmmm… not logical anyway. How is going up in the mood?
February 20 at 1:32 pm
Chris_White says:
LOL i went through, havent even bothered checking. Happy days!
February 20 at 1:32 pm
Daniel - U don't know what u r doing!!! Rafa out!!! says:
happyyy daysssssssssssssssss i just found out !!!
February 20 at 1:25 pm
JKisthe1 -Tel-Aviv for EUROPA - Parm and China Mag, you're going down, Zlatan, Mila is mine says:
Sorry if this has been asked before lads, but I’ve been ill and off the boards
After last night, what’s the consensus for captain this week between Theo and Bale?
February 20 at 1:27 pm
Kostja says:
Go with Thale
February 20 at 1:28 pm
Camzy says:
It looks like it’s RVP lol.
But I’m with Theo fwiw. Bale can’t score every game, and West Ham are decent defensively at home.
February 20 at 1:28 pm
TheSportsGuy - I take hits, therefor i am says:
many people here stil lean towards RVP actually. others talk up wallcot. Bale is a distant third.
February 20 at 1:28 pm
J'accuseunreal, J'accuse! - Click my link for a scoutcast/Full Jonty teaser! says:
Theo is more popular, with the captain’s poll suggesting Robin reliant is still the way to go. There are a few punting on Bale however including myself at this current moment. Of course, that may change as the week progresses.
February 20 at 1:35 pm
CABAYE4 says:
Surely the captain’s poll is the best indication of who is the most popular captain?
How can Theo be more popular if more people intend to captain RVP?
February 20 at 1:36 pm
Berbilly Gilmore says:
More popular than Bale?
February 20 at 1:38 pm
CABAYE4 says:
Aaah, ignore me! Must read properly!
February 20 at 1:30 pm
"1MATA"-I BLEED BLUE! says:
Debate of the week.On RVP.now.
February 20 at 1:30 pm
iCon says:
Probably Theo, but Bale is certainly a good option….no way to know really, i’m undecided between them 2 and RVP
February 20 at 1:26 pm
Arseman1213 says:
Anyone taking a risk on Le Fondre against an awful Wigan defence?
February 20 at 1:27 pm
J'accuseunreal, J'accuse! - Click my link for a scoutcast/Full Jonty teaser! says:
he’ll most likely start from the bench, so no thanks
February 20 at 1:29 pm
Arseman1213 says:
Whys that? because Pog and all the other Donkeys have been playing so well?
February 20 at 1:32 pm
iCon says:
Because he nearly always starts from bench; manager reckons he’s much better off bench….bit like Solskjaer years ago – great reader of the game and can then take advantage when he comes on
February 20 at 1:31 pm
Reedy and the quintessential quintumvirate says:
I’m playing Pog…and an awful Wigan defender.
February 20 at 1:32 pm
Arseman1213 says:
Good luck with that.
February 20 at 1:33 pm
Reedy and the quintessential quintumvirate says:
I know. Needs must, I’m afraid.
February 20 at 1:27 pm
mazascar...mata hazard oscar...the wholly trinity says:
quick poll
1. A. bunn or B. mig for this week? first five
2. A. RVP (C) or B. wally(C)
curremtly on 1. A and 2. B
February 20 at 1:30 pm
Camzy says:
1. Play the home keeper.
2. Whichever you think will score more. Wally for me.
February 20 at 1:34 pm
mazascar...mata hazard oscar...the wholly trinity says:
just to disgress… camzy are you a chick.. If yes which others in the site do you know in tis site. if no sorry for appearing gay
February 20 at 1:36 pm
iCon says:
February 20 at 1:36 pm
stilicho says:
Smooth.
February 20 at 1:37 pm
Reedy and the quintessential quintumvirate says:
February 20 at 1:37 pm
Back on the horse says:
post of the day
February 20 at 1:38 pm
stilicho says:
Shame I can’t “sticky” posts yet.
February 20 at 1:39 pm
iCon says:
Would that not be a blatant abuse of power?
February 20 at 1:40 pm
stilicho says:
Yes. I plan on going crazy with power any day now.
February 20 at 1:43 pm
iCon says:
*makes mental note not to ask posters if they are chicks and if so, do they know any more of their kind on this site
February 20 at 1:40 pm
Back on the horse says:
when is the launch date?
February 20 at 1:41 pm
stilicho says:
I think the first (and probably very small) trial is in the next week or so.
February 20 at 1:42 pm
Pratik says:
They don’t have a date…The launch month more likely?
February 20 at 1:37 pm
Berbilly Gilmore says:
February 20 at 1:38 pm
Gargamel says:
Brilliant
February 20 at 1:40 pm
Qubitov says:
slick
February 20 at 1:41 pm
Kings of Lyon - Double trouble - Glen Johnson captain says:
On yersel son
February 20 at 1:43 pm
Daniel - U don't know what u r doing!!! Rafa out!!! says:
February 20 at 1:48 pm
mazascar...mata hazard oscar...the wholly trinity says:
surely guyz its good to know coz i like those who are genuinely aware of football other than my woman who annoys me by pretending to know a lot of facts.
February 20 at 1:52 pm
"1MATA"-I BLEED BLUE! says:
Get yourself a grav first!
February 20 at 1:52 pm
iCon says:
Sounds like you’re looking to replace her?
February 20 at 1:59 pm
mazascar...mata hazard oscar...the wholly trinity says:
ahh no you missed the point.
February 20 at 1:30 pm
UNITED FORCE 101% ™ says:
Who will score most points this GW ? Attack, Mid and Defence?
( except, Walcott, RVP and Bale )
February 20 at 1:32 pm
Camzy says:
The players you don’t have
But seriously, why ask this?
February 20 at 1:33 pm
CABAYE4 says:
McAuley, Sissoko, Giroud
February 20 at 1:33 pm
"1MATA"-I BLEED BLUE! says:
Fletcher,Sissoko,Harte.
February 20 at 1:31 pm
meerlight says:
RMT’s do get a bit tedious, but at least there’s some variety. I’m getting a bit bored with “What’s going to happen in GW29″. It’s going to be the same answer for another week yet…
February 20 at 1:45 pm
Spencer says:
Yup.
Seems strange that we’re asking for RMTs though!
February 20 at 1:33 pm
Back on the horse says:
Start Mign or Fed?
February 20 at 1:35 pm
mazascar...mata hazard oscar...the wholly trinity says:
mig because both teams will probably concede but mig will fetch miore save points
February 20 at 1:36 pm
mazascar...mata hazard oscar...the wholly trinity says:
*more
February 20 at 1:37 pm
iCon says:
Federici, is in excellent form and bringing in quite a few save points himself at the minute; i’d go with Fed
February 20 at 1:35 pm
Reedy and the quintessential quintumvirate says:
Toughie. Probably Feds.
February 20 at 1:39 pm
Back on the horse says:
I cranked up the grey matter and have concluded on Fed.
It’s set in stone- don’t try and change my mind now.
February 20 at 1:35 pm
iCon says:
Don’t suppose there’s been any sort of update on Anichebe’s knock?
February 20 at 1:49 pm
iCon says:
I shall take that as a ‘No’
February 20 at 1:39 pm
Aditya -Bastia FTW! says:
Suarez> RVP/Rooney or Aguero? (Have Tevez)
February 20 at 1:41 pm
iCon says:
Rooney a slight doubt, no? Has to be RVP really
February 20 at 1:44 pm
mazascar...mata hazard oscar...the wholly trinity says:
sometime back last week i thought i was so clever and wanted to bring him in til i saw him plying as a winger. i swear this week i will sacrifice suarez +azpili+3mil to get rvp santon/debuchy+0.5 to get studge later on
February 20 at 1:42 pm
sarnaB-erba says:
Is this team ready for this week ??
Federici
Pearce Zabaleta Rafael Cameron
Bale Theo Mata Fellaini
RVP Pog
Still haven’t decided on the (c) choice. Cameron a doubt , but I reckon he will start.
February 20 at 1:44 pm
iCon says:
I’d say you’re good to go
February 20 at 1:46 pm
"1MATA"-I BLEED BLUE! says:
Go Go Go!!!
February 20 at 1:48 pm
Spencer says:
Looks good to me.
All non-playing subs?
February 20 at 1:54 pm
sarnaB-erba says:
Yes if u don’t consider migno.
Migno, Sturridge, Michu, Davies
February 20 at 1:43 pm
Misery likes Kompany says:
anyone see any good betfair odds for the barcelona game tonight? I fancy a flutter.
February 20 at 1:44 pm
Daniel - U don't know what u r doing!!! Rafa out!!! says:
I wanna make a bet of Wenger loosing job this summer
February 20 at 1:45 pm
Misery likes Kompany says:
Milan at 7.0 is probably decent value, no?
February 20 at 1:47 pm
iCon says:
Only if you think they’ll win – I don’t think they stand a chance
February 20 at 1:49 pm
Misery likes Kompany says:
what’s your prediction? plenty of goals?
February 20 at 1:51 pm
iCon says:
nah, 0-2 or 1-2 maybe; at best a draw for Milan
February 20 at 1:51 pm
Corkyote says:
Barcelona not playing their best at the moment but surely still good enough to win. A mate was telling me how good value his 2-0 bet on arsenal was last night…. Good value=not very likely to happen!
February 20 at 1:45 pm
Corkyote says:
So who has swapped Suarez for Aguero this week and do you plan on getting him back again?
February 20 at 1:48 pm
iCon says:
I’m holding on to auld ratface
February 20 at 1:50 pm
Corkyote says:
Yeah think I might too. Was thinking of the swap but would be losing a shed load of value to do so.
February 20 at 1:50 pm
Reedy and the quintessential quintumvirate says:
Swapped him for the ailing Rooney. I’m just going to pretend he’s fighting fit and see what happens.
February 20 at 1:54 pm
Corkyote says:
That really could pay off handsomely though. Can’t quite afford rooney unfortunately…
February 20 at 1:50 pm
"1MATA"-I BLEED BLUE! says:
What’s your selling value of the team? Mine is 106.0
February 20 at 1:54 pm
Reedy and the quintessential quintumvirate says:
105.0
February 20 at 1:54 pm
iCon says:
Ha, my team value isn’t even that much
February 20 at 1:55 pm
EpicFAIL - AVFC <3 says:
104.0
February 20 at 1:55 pm
Corkyote says:
105.3, amazed how high some peoples are
February 20 at 1:58 pm
konig_luther says:
104.9
February 20 at 1:59 pm
ron.44 says:
106.7m
February 20 at 2:51 pm
Swagger says:
108,5
February 20 at 1:54 pm
Chu Young Ping Pong says:
MAZASCAR…MATA HAZARD OSCAR…THE WHOLLY TRINITY
I’m a chick.
February 20 at 1:55 pm
iCon says:
February 20 at 1:56 pm
Daniel - U don't know what u r doing!!! Rafa out!!! says:
February 20 at 1:56 pm
"1MATA"-I BLEED BLUE! says:
February 20 at 1:54 pm
"1MATA"-I BLEED BLUE! says:
Is anyone planning to field players with Blank to deceive your rivals?
I usually do it with my goalie.
February 20 at 1:56 pm
Reedy and the quintessential quintumvirate says:
I would only succeed in deceiving myself.
February 20 at 1:56 pm
EpicFAIL - AVFC <3 says:
Yep. I’m amused quite easily.
February 20 at 1:58 pm
JKisthe1 -Tel-Aviv for EUROPA - Parm and China Mag, you're going down, Zlatan, Mila is mine says:
Ah just the man, I require your help with something
February 20 at 1:59 pm
JKisthe1 -Tel-Aviv for EUROPA - Parm and China Mag, you're going down, Zlatan, Mila is mine says:
@EpicFail
February 20 at 1:57 pm
Spencer says:
I’m benching RVP for Sturridge.
February 20 at 1:58 pm
iCon says:
So not (c) or (vc) RVP then?
February 20 at 1:58 pm
Corkyote says:
This is fine but don’t mess about with the captain. Sods law if you captain a non player and vice your first choice that he’ll be rested.
February 20 at 2:02 pm
"1MATA"-I BLEED BLUE! says:
Won’t do that.
February 20 at 1:55 pm
Berbilly Gilmore says:
New post ladies and mazascar!
http://www.fantasyfootballscou.....d-results/
February 20 at 1:56 pm
Reedy and the quintessential quintumvirate says:
Haha
February 20 at 1:58 pm
iCon says:
February 20 at 1:57 pm
Prasanna Hegade says:
Remy!!! Any update on his injury recovery? When’s Harry Redknapp next press conference?
February 20 at 2:07 pm
EmDee says:
Rooney & Bale
or
RVP and Fellaini
February 20 at 2:13 pm
The King says:
Chances of Demel starting?
February 20 at 4:25 pm
tobesthetoffee says:
a) Santon or Wilson
b) Lampard – Mata – Bale
c) Podolski – Cisee – Sturridge – Miralas
THANKS!
February 21 at 12:31 am
axis108 says:
Santon
Bale
Sturridge
February 21 at 12:30 am
axis108 says:
Suarez + Michu >> Benteke + Bale?
Good idea, or any other recommendations?
February 21 at 6:44 am
"1MATA"-I BLEED BLUE! says:
BAR 0-2 CHE #Nextgen,…..yeah!!
MIL 2-0 BAR…….Whoaaaaa!!